The film is certainly not meeting with universal approval but a lot of people love it, as these reviews from across the Atlantic make clear.
"#JojoRabbit is irreverent, bonkers, and surprisingly heartfelt. Taika Waititi expertly pivots between comedy and drama, on top of his amazing performance. I LOVED it." [Corey Chizizola, Cinemablend]
"#JoJoRabbit is one of the more absurd coming-of-age stories I've seen. Funny, bittersweet and unapologetically unique" {Erik Davis, Fandango]
"#JojoRabbit is officially a favorite of #TIFF19 (Toronto International Film Festival). It feels like next-level Taika. The concept needed spot-on work in every single department - it's there & it all comes together beautifully. A whole lotta laughs with purpose that sends you on your way with hope in your heart." [Perri Nemiroff, Collider]
The New York Times points out that, given its subject matter, Jojo Rabbit had massive potential for disaster and praises Taika for somehow pulling it off, adding "The movie played like gangbusters tonight at TIFF and despite its high whimsy, could become a serious awards contender" [Kyle Buchanan, New York Times]
"Taika Waititi knocks it out of the park with the meaningful lunacy of his anti-hate satire" [Peter Howell, Toronto Star]
